Trust and transparency

Editorial policy.

Our standards for independence, review access, commercial relationships, corrections and the responsible presentation of physical machines.

Independence

Scores and verdicts are determined by Machine Review UK. A manufacturer, owner, seller, workshop or sponsor cannot purchase a positive conclusion or require approval before publication.

Review access

Reviews may be based on owned, borrowed or independently accessed machines. The relevant relationship is disclosed when it could affect a reader's interpretation. We identify whether a review concerns a specific model or a broader cabinet format.

Commercial relationships

Sponsored material must be clearly labelled before the headline. Advertising and sponsorship do not alter editorial scores. We do not accept casino, betting or real-money gambling promotions.

Corrections

Readers can report a factual concern to the editorial desk. When a material error is confirmed, the page is corrected and an update note is added. Differences of opinion are not treated as factual errors, but relevant evidence is always considered.

Responsible scope

Our work concerns physical design, engineering, maintenance, restoration and history. We do not rate machines by payout, odds or the likelihood of winning, and we do not provide access to wagering.